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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

city · Broward County

At a glance

185,604
Population
$486,700
Median home value
60% above U.S. median
$1,854/mo
Median rent
38% above U.S. median
$83,130
Median household income
6% above U.S. median
26.1 min
Average commute
91.8%
Homes with broadband
5.3%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates89.7%
College graduates40.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
As the primary economic development organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance focuses on creating, attracting, expanding and retaining high wage jobs and capital investment in high value targeted industries, developing more vibrant communities, and improving the quality of life for our area’s citizens.
region South Florida Regional Planning Council
The Council provides economic development information and technical assistance to local governments, private businesses, and neighborhood-based organizations, and serves as the Economic Development Administration’s Economic Development District. It maintains the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, operates revolving loan funds to support small businesses, brownfields redevelopment, and affordable housing, and secures and manages state and federal grants for South Florida communities.
state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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